The Government was so concerned about meeting its examination targets that ministers were oblivious to the damage caused to children by an overly prescriptive curriculum and national tests at the ages of 7, 11 and 14.

• 政府一味要求学生达到预计的考试目标，而那些官员们十分清楚说明性过多的课程及为7岁、11岁和14岁孩子设置的全国性考试给孩子们造成的负担和不良影响。